Palak Tofu (Palak Paneer)
Ingredients
- 500g / 1lb tofu (or paneer, halloumi, cheese curds, etc)
- 1kg / 2lb fresh spinach
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp minced ginger
- 1/4 cup garam masala
- coconut milk (or milk, or Greek yoghourt)
Method
- Wash spinach and then sauté until wilted. You may need to do this in batches. Set aside in a large bowl.
- Sauté onions with garlic, ginger, and garam masala.
- Add tomatoes and a little water and cover until the onion is soft.
- During Step 3, cut tofu (or cheese) into cubes.
- Transfer onion/tomato/spice mix into the bowl and blend. Add milk gradually as you do this until you reach your preferred sauce consistency.
- During Step 5, sauté tofu (or cheese).
- Add sauce back to tofu and cook on low until it begins to bubble.
Notes
Serve over rice.
Makes 10-12 servings as a main over rice. To meal prep, freeze after Step 5. When ready to eat, defrost, sauté tofu, and complete Step 7.